If you don't have a mandoline, just do your best to cut the fries evenly, but feel free to make them bigger than shoestring. You'll need to cook the fries longer during both fryings if you are doing thicker fries.
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Frying stuff is such a pain, but every once in a while, if you’re willing to sacrifice an entire bottle of oil in one go, it’s deliciously rewarding to make homemade fries.
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Believe it or not, the spices in these oven fries will make you temporarily forget about deep-fried potatoes. Be sure to set the pan on the lowest rack of the oven so that the fries don't stick to the pan.
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The spice mix would be good over all types of potatoes, or even over popcorn. It gives a mild heat and flavor to the potatoes, but if you’re looking for really zippy fries, double the spices.
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